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Carbohydrates Pectin. What is Pectin? Complex carbohydrate Found in plants (cell walls) Helps to regulate the flow of water in between cells & keep them.

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1 Carbohydrates Pectin

2 What is Pectin? Complex carbohydrate Found in plants (cell walls) Helps to regulate the flow of water in between cells & keep them rigid Plants loose this carbohydrate as they age

3 Why is it important to us? One of the most natural thickening agents/gelling agents Available in powdered form Does not change flavors Found in products like yogurt, chocolate milk, baked goods to bind things together!

4 Other non-food products? Highly beneficial to firm & tone skin Sometimes used in makeup Medications

5 Pectin Pectin is used when you need to bind something together! Food or non-food items!

6 Making Jams/Jellies See recipe for ingredients and instructions.


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